Cinescare Horror Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cinescare
A podcast devoted to all things horror...especially movies! Author Matthew Speak, co-host Joe Janz and their Super Fan friend Marc Pyskaty, guide you through a tangled web of horrors in this bi-monthly podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your podcast app of choice!
Careful, folks, Marc is getting a little handsy on this episode. He has picked three of the most brilliant, high-fiving horror films about HANDS!!!! One of these classics even features Michael Caine with his worst hair yet. You gotta hand it to him, he tried.
We have a truly special event for you this episode! Join the Cinescare Gang (or at least most of them) as we sit down with the cast and crew of the new Horror short "The Decoration". Listen along as we unbox the latest project by writer, director, actor, and podcast host, Matthew Speak!
They look so young and adorable, but they may all be killers at heart! Tune in this week as Matt, Joe, Kathryn and our special guest from the Reel Beans podcast, Ben Schneider wind the clock back to watch some of our favorite actors Before they were Famous!
What happens when you put a bunch of friends together in front of microphones, a spinning wheel of trivia, and a bunch of Malort? There is only one way to find out! Pour yourself a shot of that Chicagoland favorite and sit a spell. Things are going to get pretty sloppy as the gang celebrates 150 episodes of Cinescare in style!
Is there a doctor in the house? Well, actually, there are a few, and they all make house calls. It's Kathryn's pick this episode, and she believes that Malpractice makes Perfect! Join Matt, Joe, Kathryn, and nurse Marc as we cut open these three medical miracles.
This week, we discuss new movies and shows including OBSESSION! And then...Only one man has the acting chops to go from playing an FBI Profiler to a humanity-saving archeologist to a homeless killer high on crack who talks to sock monkeys. Yes, you guessed it, we are talking about Christian Slater. Love him or hate him, we watched three of his horror films. Join Matt, Joe, Marc and Kathryn as we hold our noses and take the plunge!
The Cinescare gang watched a ton of stuff this week, including a creepy tale with old ghosts, an interesting twist on family dinners, and an absolute classic. Join Matt, Joe, Marc & Kathryn as we discuss all this and more in this episode of the Cinescare Horror Podcast.
Three "lucky" listeners have had their movies chosen for this episode. Not because Marc chickened out. Not because Marc couldn't think of three movies on his own. But because we care about the listeners' thoughts and opinions. So sit back, relax and listen to the Cinescare gang calmly discuss these three gems provided to us by Kailey, Tom and Alona.
This week we discuss new viewings like Netflix's Something Very Bad is About to Happen, The Chestnut Man, and Bone Temple. And then....Welcome to Cinescare, where everybody knows your name! Creepy, right? This episode we celebrate some of the cast of Cheers in our "Cheers to Horror" episode, with Motel Hell, Zombieland, and House. So pull up a stool, grab a beer and sit down with Matt, Joe, Marc & Kathryn as we listing to some interesting little known facts about these fantastic films.
This week, we discuss recent viewings like Something Very Bad is Going to Happen and They Will Kill You. And then....He skinned a wallaby to play his role in the Hunter, he was fired from Heaven's Gate for giggling, and he was expelled from High school for making an adult move! Who the hell are we talking about? None other than Willem Dafoe. We'll discussing Daybreakers, Kinds of Kindness, and Death Note. Join Matt, Joe, Marc &Y Kathryn as we discuss three a Dafoe's finest horror films! WARNING: It will get a little weird.
First the boys discuss recent viewings including A24's newest horror film, Undertone! And then...Second time's a charm. This time is no exception. Join Matt, Joe, Kathryn, and even Marc as we revisit some erotic horror films. Aliens, Mermaids, and Crossbows. Sounds like a recipe for fun to me. Lock the door and close the blinds, sit back and enjoy!
Normally, we watch Horror Films on this podcast, but in this episode, the line between horror and non-horror seems to have been blurred. Join Matt, Joe, Kathryn, and Hoss as we cross our legs and watch some "erotic" thrillers. Meeeowww!
Today is a very special day, and it only comes once a year. It's the day Kathryn picks birthday horror films! Grab a piece of cake, don't forget the ice cream, and sit back and listen as Kathryn unwraps a few of these birthday treasure.
Streetlights are on, so you know what that means. It's time to get in the house and listen to another episode of the Cinescare Horror Podcast! Join the gang as they tackle some very disturbing abduction horror films. Remember, always carry your pepper spray, don't take candy from strangers, and always listen to Cinescare!
Join Matt & Marc in this exciting episode where they both Turn Japanese! That's right, J-Horror is the topic of this show, and it is a strange one! Mutant police, seeing double, a really breezy fiancée. So grab your kimono and get ready for a super fun happy time!
It's year-end, so you know what that means! Join Matt, Joe, Marc & Kathryn for our Top 10 Horror films of 2025. But that's not all. We have a few other lists to discuss, along with a completely new segment all about Marc. As always, Cinescare is the only Horror Podcast on the dial, bringing you a top 10 list this time of year.
You'd better watch out, it's the most horrific time of the year.... Christmas! Join Matt, Joe, Kathryn and Marc as we find some Christmas Horror Movies under the tree, and maybe a big lump of coal. These holiday classics will scare the frosting off a gingerbread man.
First the gang discuss Welcome to Derry, Stranger Things, and Pluribus. And then...Did you know Norway's primary exports are Oil, Natural Gas, Trolls, and HORROR? Bundle up, kiddies, the gang is heading to Norway, and we are hitting a lot more than the slopes. Join Matt, Joe, and Kathryn as we take on some of the fiercest tales Norway has to offer!
This week, we start out discussing recent viewings like Good Boy, Haunted Hotel, The Chair Company, and Frankenstein. And then... The End is Nigh! Time to kiss your loved ones and ask for forgiveness! The Four Horsemen are back! Matt, Joe, Marc & Kathryn all had a big revelation this episode by watching some Christian Apocalypse Horror! So grab your rosary beads and flip to the back of the good book to follow along!
It's time to play catch-up. Join Matt, Marc and Kathryn as they reminisce about all the movies that were recommended to Marc over the past 11 months and even talk about a few of them. Hey, wait a minute.......where the hell is Joe? The world may never know.
On our Halloween episode, it's Marc's pick, and it is full of deuces! That's right, my loyal listener, Marc has us all watching sequels! Pull up a chair and gather around as Matt, Joe, Kathryn, and Marc discuss some of the finest deuces Marc push out. Try not to strain yourself. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
First the gang discusses recent viewings like GOOD BOY and DANGEROUS ANIMALS, and then...Come on down! You're the next contestant on THE PRICE IS RIGHT! Join Matt, Joe, Marc and Kathryn as we explore some of the best Vincent Price Horror films around. If you look closely, you may even see a very special guest by our favorite actor, "skeleton"!
It's been five long years, and we have a bunch of reasons to celebrate. Join the Cinescare crew along with a cavalcade of surprise guests as we press our luck and look back on the last five years of horror.
First the gang talks about recent viewings like DANGEROUS ANIMALS and THE CONJURING: LAST RITES, and then...Unplug that toaster and step away from that escalator! That's right, we are discussing Inanimate Object Horror movies. You just never know what is going to try to kill you next! Join Matt, Joe, Kathryn & Marc as we discuss some of the classics, The Mangler, The Lift, and Oculus. That is, if we all don't get strangled to death by our microphones first!
This week we discuss recent viewings like Together, the theatrical re-release of Jaws, and Alien Earth. And then...It is getting a little crowded in hell! We have Matt, Joe, Marc, and Kathryn all trying to figure out this damned puzzle box while we watch some of Pinhead's finer moments on film. That's right, we all watched Hellraiser 1, 2, 3, & 4! Oh, the sights we saw! So grab your creepy Uncle Frank and get ready for a hell of a time!
First, we discuss recent viewings like Weapons and the new series Alien Earth. And then...Grab your leg warmers and hop on to your skateboard because we are taking a little ride back to the 80s for some Sci-Fi Horror! Join Matt, Joe, and our special guest Kathryn as we explore bad Scottish accents, hot blondes, and some sexy saxophone!
Grab ahold of those rabbit ears and get ready to tune into some of the most bizarre horror ever put out on videotape. That's right, folks, we are rewinding this episode back to experience some Analog Horror! You are going to be glued to your Cathode Ray Tube! Literally!
It's time to shape things up here at Cinescare, so join Matt and Joe as we spiral downward on our next episode, The Shape of Horror! These three films will back you into a corner and make you take sides. Circle around boys and girls, the show is about to begin!
Our buddy Vincente DiSanti is back with another new project and could use your help. Ghosts in the Fog is a 10-minute animated fan film set in the Never Hike Alone: A Friday the 13th fan film universe. Taking place three years before the events of the original Never Hike Alone, the story follows three friends — Lana, Brandon, and Dom — whose weekend camping trip takes a dark and unexpected turn when they get lost in a mysterious fog. Find out how you can help to bring this project to life!
Strike up the campfire and get ready for one hell of a spooky story, and don't forget the Marshmallows! That's right! Our friend Andy Greskoviak is back to talk about his latest film, Marshmallow, which is streaming now!
First we discuss recent viewings like FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES, BRING HER BACK, and UNTIL DAWN. And then...Grab a bowl of cereal and top it off with some ice-cold milk! It is time to sit in front of the TV and tune into the Monster Rally Movie of the day. We discuss The Severed Arm, Messiah of Evil, and Let's Scare Jessica to Death. Join Matt & Joe as we discuss these gems of the 1970s
First we discuss recent viewings like CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD and FREWAKA. And then....Grab your favorite Slusho drink and curl up in front of your listening device. Cinescare is discussing the Cloverfield franchise, and it is a lot bigger than you think. Join Matt, Joe, and our special guest Leighann Albanese as we plunge deeper and deeper into the depths of this franchise to uncover all of the hidden gems you probably missed.
First we discuss new viewings including SINNERS and FREWAKA. And then...Who can you trust these days? Your priest? Your congressman? Your spouse? Well, you certainly can't trust the narrators in these films; AMERICAN PSYCHO, SHUTTER ISLAND, and IDENTITY. Join Matt, Joe, and our special guest Kathryn Horan as we raise our suspicions during these tales of intrigue!
This week, we start out talking about new movies like Marshmallow, Drop, and Dead Talents Society. And then...Grab your beret, sunglasses, and cigarette holder, we are off to appreciate some art this episode! Join Matt, Joe, and Super-fan Marc! (Yes, the super-fan even makes an appearance); as we run up the museum stairs to experience these masterpieces. It's going to take a keen eye (and ear) to appreciate this one!
This week, we have a special guest--actor, producer, and writer, Allison Claye! First we talk about recent viewings like HELL OF A SUMMER, CANNIBAL MUKBANG, and THE RULE OF JENNY PENN, and then.....STOP! It's hammer Time! No, not that kind of Hammer, I mean the iconic series of Gothic horror films produced by the British film company Hammer Film Productions from the mid-1950s to the 1970s! These classics are still influencing directors and studios today. These movies are simply too legit to quit!
The bright lights, the colorful graphics, the smell of disappointment in the air—it can all only mean one thing: The Cinescare crew is discussing some video game-themed horror movies, including The Lawnmower Man, Stay Alive, and Brainscan! If you are ready for some coin-operated fun, give it a listen. And remember, we got next!
Don't call them capris. They sure ain't pedal pushers. They are shorts! Horror Shorts, to be exact, and Cinescare talked about a whole lot of them. These quick little gems pack the same punch as any feature-length film and are certainly worth your time. Next time you have a few minutes (literally), check out some of these treasures.
With a snip snip here and a tuck there, Cinescare is exploring some German medical horror in this episode. Join Matt, Joe, and our two special guests, Tim & Erin, as we perform a little unnecessary exploratory surgery. You may want to scrub up a bit first!
Happy Valentine's Day! First, we discuss recent viewings, including HEART EYES. And then... Far out, man! Close the blinds, stuff a towel under the door, and get ready to trip the light fandango! Join Matt, Joe, and our guest, Audio Book Narrator Derek Austin, as we follow the white rabbit into the realm of Surreal Horror! We discuss Blue Velvet, Mandy, and Altered States. It'll blow your mind, man!
This week, Matt and Joe discuss new viewings like GRAFTED, PRESENCE, and THIRST TRAP. And then...TUBI is a valuable resource for entertainment and there are over 60 titles on TUBI that contain the word MASSACRE! Join Matt and Joe as we explore three of them--Mountaintop Motel Massacre, Funhouse Massacre, and Massacre at Central High. Are they the three best? You'll have to listen and decide for yourself!
Keep your knickers on chaps! Join Matt, Joe & Kathryn as we journey across the pond to over indulge in some British Horror! We'll be discussing Shaun of the Dead, Kill List, and The Ritual. Its a bloody good time had by all. It's real simple, download the show, pop in your earbuds, and Bob's your uncle. Cheerio!
Time to count down from 10. Use all your fingers if you have them! This is the moment you've all been waiting for as Matt and Joe list off their Top 10 Horror Films of 2024! What a fantastic way to end the year! Pop some champagne and settle in!
In our Christmas episode, Matt and Joe have their yearly gift exchange! Then the boys discuss recent viewings including the upcoming new release, NOSFERATU! They also discuss THE VOURDALAK, AFRAID, and UNDER PARIS. And then...Are you hungry? Want to come in and join us for dinner? We are having liver, fava beans, and a nice Chianti! After dinner, you can join us for some home movies of our favorite cannibal. Join Matt, Joe & Buffalo Bill as we check out the Hannibal Lecter trilogy. If you don't listen, you will get the hose again!
Matt and Joe talk discuss recent viewings like Alien: Romulus, The Cellar Door, and Sleep. And then...Shock and Terror, my friends. Shock and Terror are swooping down upon us in this episode of Cinescare! Join Matt and Joe as they discuss some creature features you may have missed including Birdemic: Shock and Terror, The Host, and Ginger Snaps. It will be like you are just hanging out, hanging out, hanging out with your family, having yourself a party!
First Matt and Joe talk about recent viewings like HERETIC, BLACK CAB, and AZRAEL. And then...Clean up the house and tidy yourself up a bit, will ya? We have a guest! That's right, Matt and Joe sit down and chat with fellow mid-westerner Andy Greskoviak, writer of the holiday hit Black Friday. We even discuss his upcoming release, Marshmallow! Make sure you watch Black Friday on Amazon Prime before the real Black Friday creeps in.
The gang discuss recent viewings like BEEZEL, WOMAN OF THE HOUR, SMILE 2, and TRAP. And then….The polls are closed and the ballots have been counted. It has been unanimously decided that it is your duty to listen to the latest episode of Cinescare! Join Matt, Joe & Marc as we discuss election horror films, kick ass, and chew bubble gum. And we're all out of bubble gum!
Matt and Joe (our very own Ed & Lorraine Warren) are on their own this week Conjuring up some Shocktober horror. They discuss recent viewings like THE SUBSTANCE, DADDY'S HEAD, STRANGE DARLING, and TERRIFIER 3! Join our clairvoyant duo as they explore some Halloween favorites as well as The Conjuring 1 & 2.
First the boys talk about recent viewings like SALEM'S LOT, THE SUBSTANCE, and V/H/S BEYOND. Then....GET TO DA CHOPPA! That's right folks, Matt, Joe, and even Marc have watched a pretty significant amount of Predator movies this week and can't wait to share it with you. Can you guess which one of us paid to see Predators in the theater 7 times? Find out here.
The Cinescare gang start things of with recent viewings like A Quiet Place Day One, Speak No Evil (2024), and first episode of the new season of From. And then... Holy Trinities, Batman! Join Matt, Joe, & Marc as they explore the Father, The Son, & The Holy Ghost with The Stepfather, The Ward, and The Good Son. What a wonderful opportunity to experience Macaulay Culkin's first on-screen F-bomb, and a few from Marc...
Happy Friday the 13th!! Before you split up to investigate a strange noise in the attic, maybe you should listen to our latest episode. Group together with Matt, Joe & Marc as they open up that creaky door into HAUNTED HORROR! Bring a flashlight and follow us! We discuss haunted horror movies including Pulse, The Woman in Black, and A Dark Song. But first, the boys discuss recent viewings, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Red Rooms!
This week, we discuss recent viewings such as Alien: Romulus, Oddity, and Humane. And then...Just in time for the busy travel weekend! Pack your bags and buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride! This week Matt, Joe & Marc explore horror movies about Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! We will discuss Snakes on a Plane, Train to Busan, and The Hitcher. You may want to listen to this one in the safety of your own home.
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The Cinescare boys discuss recent viewrings like Cuckoo, Trap, and Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Human. And then...Grab an ice cold Roka-Cola, and pop some Juffy Pip Popcorn because Max, Mart, and Judd are watching some true Rip-Offs this episode. Make sure you are on your toes because one of these films delivers a roundhouse kick to the head by the one and only Chuck Norris! Only on Cinescare!
This week, Matt, Joe, and SuperFan Marc start out discussing recent viewings like LONGLEGS, EXHUMA, ODDITY, MAXXXINE, ABIGAIL, and more. Then, hold onto your hats ladies and gentlemen, you aren't going to believe what flashed right before our eyes! Your jaw will hit the floor on some of these picks. Join Matt, Joe & Marc as we collectively exclaim "WTF" on this episode of Cinescare. These are movies that will make you question WTF you just watched: DEAD ALIVE (aka BRAINDEAD), ZOMBIE, ANTICHRIST, THE LIGHTHOUSE, and PROJECT WOLF HUNTING.
It's the big one! The moment you've all been waiting for! The streaming slaughter, the massacre on messenger, the punishment on a podcast, The ULTIMATE HORROR TRIVIA CAGE MATCH! Join Matt, Joe, Marc, and friend of the show Brian, as we all match wits in the ring of trivia horror! Who will jump off the top rope? Who will bring a foreign object into the ring? Who will pummel the other two into submission? Who will connive to cheat then throw their BFF under the bus? Only one way to find out!
Cinescare is your home for all things horror. Well except for this episode. Matt, Joe & Marc get into it about their top 10 non-horror films. Tune in to find out where Top Gun will fall on Marc's list!
This week join the entire crew and then some as we take a deep dive behind the scenes of the award winning horror short "The Foot of the Bed"! Matt, Joe & Marc sit down with the cast and the film's creator and find out just what it took to put together this award winning masterpiece! But first we discuss recent viewrings like Arcadian and The Coffee Table.
First, we discuss the highly anticipated new release IN A VIOLENT NATURE! And then....Goo Goo Ga Ga! Grab that rattle and teddy bear, Marc has decided to watch Baby Horror Movies this episode. These babies are not exactly adorable (or even scary). Tune in and listen to Marc cry and cry as Matt and Joe decide which one of us have to change his dirty diaper! We discuss baby horror movies like The Baby, Splice, Demon Seed, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle, and Grace!
It's been a long few weeks and I think everyone could use a little R&R. Rape and Revenge films that is! See these amazingly resilient women rising up and dishing out some justice! Join Matt, Joe & Marc as we watch some real jerks getting their comeuppance! First, the boys discuss recent viewings like The Coffee Table, Last Stop in Yuma County, and more.
It's a Two-fer! That's right, this episode you get 2 movies for the price of 1! We are tackling Horror Movies within Horror Movies! Join Matt, Joe Marc, And Jimmy as we dive into this meta cinema of horrors! First, the boys talk about their fantastic weekend at the Chicago Horror Film Festival, then they turn to recent viewings such as Infested and Lowlifes!
Fall in line private! We've got orders to carry out, and I mean now! We've got 5! Count them, 1-2-3-4-5! Military Horror movies to watch and thoroughly enjoy thanks to our guest Mark Kane! So follow your orders and don't make us order a Code Red on you! First, the gang discuss recent viewings like Civil War, Abigail, and Lisa Frankenstein.
Pow! Zap! Kablooey! Gather around the campfire, kiddies! This week Captain Matt, The Incredible Joe, and their sidekick . . ."Marc," take on COMIC BOOK HORROR! All these films got their start as comics you may have read growing up. Don't turn the page until you have heard it all! Get it here! First, the boys talk about recent viewings, including THE FIRST OMEN.
Here ye, here ye! This week the round table is full once again with the return of the king ding dong for an episode of medieval horror with movies like Army of Darkness, The Head Hunter, Season of the Witch, Gretel and Hansel, and Black Death! But first, we discuss recent viewings including Late Night with the Devil, Immaculate, and You'll Never Find Me.
This week, Matt and Joe have a special guest. George Streicher, composer of the wonderful Halloween themed album, Music of the Macabre, joins us to talk about spooky music, Halloween, and horror movies. Wake the kids and phone the neighbors, because this is one episode you will NOT want to miss.
This week, you don't have to turn on the red light, Roxanne, because SuperFan Marc has you covered with an episode full of ladies of the night. But first we discuss recent viewings including the brand new indie horror, Stopmotion!
This week, the Cinescare boys have an appointment for some medical horror with movies like The Skin I Live In, Rabid, Dead Ringers, Jacob's Ladder, and Shock Corridor. So take your medicine because this episode is one disease you definitely don't want to get.
This week, the Cinescare gang jumps into the future with five movies that blur the line between science fiction and horror (or whore, as Marc likes to say). Wake the kids and phone the neigbors because the alpacas are running wild!
This week, the boys gas up the chainsaws for some Tobe Hooper horror (actually, no chainsaws involved). But first, we discuss recent viewings such as Destroy All Neighbors, The Human Trap, Laced, and the new season of True Detective.
This week, Matt, Joe, and Superfan Marc give their annual picks for their 10 favorite horror movies of 2023. Wake the kids and phone the neighbors because this is one episode you will not want to miss. Will your favorites make the cut?
This week, Joe has us celebrating Christmas with a marathon of the Silent Night Deadly Night franchise. But first, we discuss recent viewings such as Leave the World Behind, All Eyes, and It's a Wonderful Knife. Plus, Marc comes closer to catching up on this 2023 viewings...poor Maverick!
This week, Matt and Joe are joined once again by Denialle from the Oblong Box Shop for our picks of Psychological Horror! But first we discuss new viewings such as The Conference, It's a Wonderful Knife, and more.
Happy Thanksgiving! This week we have a real treat in the form of an all-time great Marc-isode! A baffling fantasy draft of Stephen King movies that will have you busting a gut. But first, we discuss new viewings such as Thanksgiving, Candyland, Under the Skin, Infinity Pool, and more.
This week Joe has us trapped! With horror films set in one location. But first the boys discuss recent viewings like Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor, Over the Garden Wall, Brightwood, Five Nights at Freddy's, The Elevator Game, The Puppetman, Good Night Mommy, and more.
It's the spookiest time of the year and you will "relish" the movies that Matt, Joe, Marc, and special guest Denialle have in store. Halloweenie Horror is our topic! These are all movies that take place during Halloween. You can bet your buns you'll love these picks! First, we talk about recent viewings like Never Hike Alone 2, Dark Harvest, The Fall of the House of Usher, Night of the Hunted, Exorcist: Believer, and more!
Yippie Kay Yay Cowpokes! Saddle up and circle the wagons as Matt, Joe & Marc head way out west to explore Western Horror! But first we discuss recent viewings such as When Evil Lurks, No One Will Save You, Totally Killer, Saw X, Birth/Rebirth, and more!Will we find gold, or step into a cow pie? Only one way to find out! So get along lil' doggie and listen to it now!
This week, Joe Janz pummels Matt and Marc with five horror movies that earned 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. But first, the boys talk about recent viewings such as Venus, King on Screen, Cell, Mirrors, and A Haunting in Venice.
It is back to school and our pupil Marc is catching up on some missing homework. Take a listen as we walk down memory lane with some of Matt & Joe's old recommendations that Marc has finally watched!
Breaker One Nine, Breaker One Nine! Matt, Joe, Marc and special guest Brian are haulin' this episode cross country to bring you Trucker Bomb! Trucker related horror films. But first we discuss recent viewings, Talk to Me and Cobweb. Tune your CB in and remember to keep your shiny side up and your rubber side down!
Hand us the remote, because this week our own Jimmy O has some terrific television terror lined up for us! We also discuss recent viewings like Happy Valley, They Cloned Tyrone, The Meg, and others. So wake the kids and phone the neighbors!
I don't care how thirsty you are, whatever you do, DO NOT DRINK THE KOOL-AID! Matt, Joe & Marc get our track suits on this week to watch some horror movies about religious cults!
We are celebrating women directors this episode and you folks are certainly in for a treat! Join Matt, Joe & Marc as we discover some new favorite horror films from some fantastic female directors!
Grab an apron and prime that chainsaw, we are all sitting down at the dinner table to help ourselves to a few slices of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise. Join Matt, Joe, Marc & Jimmy O at this family feast of ferocious films!
Grab an apron and prime that chainsaw, we are all sitting down at the dinner table to help ourselves to a few slices of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise. Join Matt, Joe, Marc & Jimmy O at this family feast of ferocious films!
Marc couldn't be with us for this episode but our pal Vincent DiSanti from Womp Stomp Films has joined us to discuss his upcoming Friday the 13th fan film, Never Hike Alone 2 coming in October of 2023!
We are taking it nice and sleazy this episode with Jimmy's theme of Keep it Sleazy horror! So break out your leisure suit and slick back that greasy mop you call hair and settle into your sleazy chair for these classic films!
Pack your bags and don't forget the sunscreen because the gang is exploring Vacation Horror! Matt, Joe, Marc & Jimmy reminisce about all the fun you can have while traveling.
Is it a Horror Movie or not? The debate starts right here as Matt, Joe, Marc & Jimmy O dissect 5 classic films that may or may not be considered horror. Oh, and we also discuss Quentin Tarantino's foot fetish.
We've all got a real pain in the neck this week, not it's not Marc, it is Vampire Films! Join Matt, Marc & Joe as we close the coffin door and cuddle up with some of the best vampire films we could find.
Grab your library card and join us as we watch horror films (at least some of them are) about writers. Join Matt, Joe, Marc & Jimmy O as we check out In The Mouth of Madness (1994), The Dark Half (1993), Death Trap (1982), Secret Window (2004) and of course, Misery (1990).
Pack up the station wagon and don't forget your pup tent, this episode the fellas are all going camping! Matt, Joe, Marc & Jimmy walk deep into the woods to explore some haunting Camping Horror films. Keep an eye out for those giant beavers!
Gluttons for punishment, the gang takes on HARD. CORE. HORROR. By that we mean Hard To Watch Corey Feldman Horror Films. Join Matt, Joe, Marc & Jimmy O as they descend into 6 of these "films". You may just learn a little bit about yourself too.
This week, the Cinescare gang attacks the serial killer genre, with films like Angst, Blow Out, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Maniac, The House that Jack Built, and Memories of Murder. But first, we discuss recent viewings such as Attachment, Huesera: The Bone Woman, Knock at the Cabin, and more!
You are in for a treat! A Bacon Treat! Join the gang and our Special Guest Host Kathryn Horan as she fries up 6 Kevin Bacon horror films. Each slice is tastier than the last! But first, we discuss recent viewings like A Knock at the Cabin, Skinamarink, and Marc finally watched Deadstream.
This week, the Cinescare gang is TOTALLY going to the mall! OMG! Yep, our theme is Mall horror with such films as Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge, Night of the Comet, Chopping Mall, and both Dawn of the Dead versions! But first we talk about recent viewings including Sick, Dread, Servant, and others.
Get strapped in and ready for launch. Jimmy has the gang launching back into space in Episode 61 "In Space Not Only Xenomorphs can hear you scream!". We've got Robert Pattinson, Ryan Reynolds, Joanie, Freddy, and a really frisky space worm. You don't want to miss this one. It's out of this world!
Join us this week as Matt, Joe, Jimmy and Superfan Marc give their top ten favorite horror movies of 2022. It's a yearly tradition, and this year is going to be a perfect ten!
Grab a scalpel, some Cornish game hens, and your vitamins as Matt, Joe, Marc & Jimmy join forces to become the human centipede and watch BODY HORROR movies, including The Human Centipede, Body Melt, Re-Animator, Tusk, Crimes of the Future, and Eraserhead. Just in time for Christmas!
Turn off that Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie and join the Cinescare crew as we explore the darker side of Christmas. Werewolves, alcoholism, satanists, naked old men, and even old Krampus himself all await you in this latest episode! Merry Christmas!
Do you want to see something really scary? Join the gang as we crack open this omnibus of horror with (Marc's pick) Anthology Horror. Matt, Joe, Marc & Jimmy O had to suffer through a Snoop Dogg movie, so why shouldn't you? But first we discuss new viewings such as Pearl, Piggy, Satan's Slaves 2, and Fall! Add this episode to your Black Friday Shopping playlist!
Join us as Matt, Joe, Marc & Jimmy grab a couple of isle seats and discuss horror movies that take place in the theater. Also, see if you can guess who didn't complete their homework!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This week, the boys have a great hand, three Kings and two (scream) Queens! We discuss Halloween Ends, Silent Hill, 1408, Mr. Harrigan's Phone, and Apt Pupil. Plus, we have a very special guest, so wake the kids and phone the neighbors!
This week, the Cinescare gang exorcize the subgenre of Devil Horror, with such movies as Final Prayer, The Blood on Satan's Claw, Drag Me to Hell, Day of the Beast, The Blackcoat's Daughter, and The Witch. But first we discuss Shocktober viewings like Smile, Hellraiser, Deadstream, Speak No Evil, The Midnight Club, and more!
This week, the Cinescare boys talk about co-host Matt Speak's new novel, The Last House, then they delve into John Carpenter's classic, The Thing. But first, they discuss recent viewings such as Barbarian, Dahmer, and The Munsters.
This week, the Cinescare gang enter the funhouse, talking about such films as Carnival of Souls, Carnival of Blood, Tourist Trap, The Funhouse, Hell House LLC, and Hell Fest! But first we discuss recent viewings including Barbarian, Resurrection, The Watcher, and Pearl!
This week the Cinescare gang hit the book with some school-based horror, including Carrie, Donnie Darko, Jennifer's Body, The Faculty, Prom Night, and Teen Wolf. But first we briefly discuss recent viewings Men, and the Tubi original, Requiem for a Scream!
This week Matt, Joe, Marc , and Jimmy camp out in the wild and woolly world of animals attack movies. But first we discuss recent viewings such as PREY, FALL, BODIES BODIES BODIES, among others.
This week, Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, dive into the watery world of aquatic horror, discussing Leviathan, Humanoids from the Deep, Deep Star Six, Underwater, and Crawl. But first, they discuss recent viewings such as Nope, Atroz, The Master, and Molloch.
This week Matt, Joe, Marc, and Jimmy-O dive into the subgenre of kids that kill, which includes such classics as Orphan, The Pit, Bloody Birthday, The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, Sinister, and The Brood. But first they discuss recent viewings, including Jimmy's brand new review of Jordan Peele's NOPE, Blue Velvet, and others.
Who wore it better? That's Joe's pick for this week's episode, where we compare and contrast the originals vs the remakes of The Fog, The Crazies, and The Evil Dead. But first, we discuss recent viewings like The Black Phone, Mad God, and the season 4 finale of Stranger Things!
This week Joe is in the Bahamas, but we welcome James Oster as a permanent member of the show...AND we dive into the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show! But first we talk about recent viewings such as The Black Phone, Offseason, and Mad God. This is definitely an episode to wake the kids and phone the neighbors!
This week Matt, Joe, and Superfan Marc, welcome back Jimmy Oster to the show for a deep dive into the Alien franchise! They also talk about recent viewings like The Sadness, Watcher, and Stranger Things season 4! Finally, we wrap things up with a crazy game of Alien Trivia!
This week, Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, dig up some hidden gems in the form of 80s slashers that never had a sequel. But first, they discuss recent viewings like Firestarter (2022), Men, Open Range, The Baby, and Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-o-rama!
Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, dive into movies set in a workplace! But first they discuss recent viewings like Ms.45, Outer Range, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Cellar, and others!
This week Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, get rowdy diving into the films of Rob Zombie. But first they talk about recent viewings like Titanic 666, Verotika, The Baby, Choose or Die, and Robert Eggers The Northman!
Happy Easter! Matt and Joe, together with newly canonized assistant to the hosts, Superfan Marc, survive the disturbing subgenre of New French Extreme—discussing films like Revenge, Irreversible, inside, Martyrs, and High Tension. But first the boys talk about the Severance finale, as well as recent viewings like You Are Not My Mother, Extra Ordinary, Peeping Tom, Cursed Films, and Night’s End!
This week Matt and Joe, with Superfan Marc, discuss recent viewings such as X, Vicious Fun, and Nightmare Alley. Then the boys break down the Blade Trilogy. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, start off discussing this week’s viewings, including Fresh, Hellbender, The Seed, Martyrs, Severance, and The Batman. Finally, we delve into the classic vampire flick, The Lost Boys—and we even kick around the pair of sequels!
This week Superfan Marc is gone skiing, so Matt and Joe are free to go crazy talking about a modern classic, Hereditary! But first the hosts discuss recent viewings such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Search Party, No Exit, and Hellbender.
This week, Matt and Joe together with Superfan Marc, take a dive into the classic procedural horror, Se7en! The men of horror also discuss other movies/shows like Cure, Angst, Advent Calendar, The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, Antlers, 8mm, Manhunter, All of Us are Dead, M, Identity, and more!!
This week, Matt Speak and Joe Janz, together with Superfan Marc Pyskaty, solve the fascinating puzzle of the Saw franchise! But first they discuss recent viewings, including Archive 81, Station Eleven, and more!
This week, author Matt Speak and Joe Janz, together with Superfan Marc, take on the Scream franchise! First they talk about recent viewings including Mandy, Yellowjackets, Archive 81, Station Eleven, and more. All of this is followed by a no holds barred game of Scream Trivia. Marc’s mom is gonna be so mad at him!
This week Matt Speak and Joe Janz, together with Superfan Marc Pyskaty, break down their individual lists of their 10 favorite horror movies of 2021! This is an annual tradition and fan favorite episode that you'll not want to miss.
Merry Christmas!! This week the boys do a shallow dive into the Gremlins movies. But first they talk about recent viewings such as Candyman, Jakob’s Wife, Old, The Boy Behind the Door, and Yellowjackets. It’s another Christmas miracle!!
Mat and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, will possess you with their rundown of The Exorcist franchise! But first they talk about recent viewings such as Ghostbusters Afterlife, Trick r Treat, and many more!
This week in a special Thanksgiving episode, Matt and Joe, with SuperFan Marc, take on the glorious old Universal studios horror movies. But first, the boys discuss recent viewings, including Thankskilling, Edge of the Axe, Last Night in Soho, Yellowjackets, Dexter: The New Blood, and more!
This week Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, break down the fun little Final Destination franchise! But first, the boys talk about what they did on Halloween, as well as movies they've watched, including the Cinescare Certified film, The Night House, as well as movies like Trick 'r Treat, It Follows, Last Night in Soho, Castle of Blood, Evil Dead 2, Angel, and more. We end the show with a hilarious game of Final Destination Trivia that you will NOT want to miss!
In a SUPERSIZED edition, Matt, Joe, and Marc, welcome back film journalist James Oster—Jimmy-O—to talk about the Halloween franchise, parts 1 through 4 and Halloween Kills! First, the boys discuss their Shocktober viewings including such films as Triangle, The Night House, Night Books, and Last Night in Soho. So put on your creepy costumes and join us for a night like no other!
In a SUPERSIZED episode, Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, stalk the back end of the Halloween franchise, part 5 through 2018! The boys go deep into all things Michael Myers starting out their two episode rundown with the wackiest part of the franchise. Sit back and enjoy!
This week, Matt and Joe, together with SuperFan Marc, get creeped out in the mysterious world of hauntings! But first, we discuss the darkest episode of Little House on the Prairie, the notorious two-parter called Sylvia. Then the boys tackle classics, new and old, in one of the most popular subgenres in horror, with movies like The Haunting, The Changeling, Insidious, A Tale of Two Sisters, Terrified, and many more. We wrap things up with a brand new, Joe-invented, trivia game!
Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, take a deep dive into Hitchcock’s Psycho and the subsequent franchise it spawned, followed by a killer game of Psycho Trivia. But first, the boys talk about James Wan’s new movie, Malignant!
This week the boys tackle the clown horror genre, with entries like It, The Clown, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, 31, and more! First, we discuss two new releases, The Night House and Candyman. Wake the kids!
This week, Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, confront the chilling subgenre of the home invasion movie. First, they talk about recent movies including The Green Knight! So lock the doors and keep the security lights on!
Matt and Joe have a special guest, author Patrick Reuman, author of the best-selling horror novels A Place So Wicked and The Little Runaway! But first, the boys talk about recently viewed movies, including The Mist, Jakob's Wife, and Werewolves Within!
Hosts Matt Speak and Joe Janz, together with Superfan Marc Pyskaty, complete their lists of their 10 favorite horror movies—this week, numbers 5 through 1. First, they discuss movies they've watched in the past two weeks, including the Fear Street trilogy, A Classic Horror Story, The Changeling, Black Sabbath,and the new spin-off streaming series, American Horror Stories!
Matt, Joe, and Superfan Marc, list their ten favorite horror movies—this week 10-6! We also talk about movies we’ve seen recently, including The Clovehitch Killer, Fear Street 1994, and Caveat. Plus we wind things up with a listener supplied original short story!!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to Cinescare. Matt and Joe, with Superfan Marc, break down Spielberg's summer blockbuster, Jaws! They also discuss recent viewing such as Caveat, Black Pumpkin, Them, Orca the Killer Whale, and more. We end the episode with a no-holds-barred battle between Matt and Joe in an epic game of Jaws trivia—so wake the kids and phone the neighbors. This is one episode you won't want to miss!
Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, break down the iconic franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street. We also review some of the latest releases in horror including, Spontaneous, A Quiet Place Part 2, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, The Vigil, and Caveat. Finally, the gang winds things up with a special Nightmare edition of trivia!
Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, conclude their dive into the comedy horror genre. DISCLAIMER: We had some technical difficulties this episode, so we apologize for the sound quality on Matt's mic. Won't happen again!
This week, Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, delve into the knee-slapping genre of Comedy Horror! From Beauty Queen Butcher to Spontaneous, the Cinescare boys leave no comedic stone unturned.
Matt and Joe, together with Superfan Marc, talk about the Amazon Prime original streaming show, THEM. Then, for our main event, we break down the much maligned but often interesting subgenre called Found Footage. It’s a bit of a deep dive into one of the most unique genres of film out there. And, as always, we end things with a scary ghost story!
Matt and Joe welcome Superfan Marc to the show on a more permanent basis. Little do they know, but Marc's internet is diabolical, threatening the episode at every turn. Plus, the boys talk about the movies they've seen in the past month. Finally, we end with a creepy ghost story. Strap yourselves in—this one's gonna get bumpy!
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Matt and Joe welcome Director Vincente Disanti of Womp Stomp Films, creators of Friday the 13th fan films Never Hike Alone and Never Hike in the Snow. Vincente discusses his process and the trials and rewards of creating fan films. As a bonus, Superfan Marc returns to the show to make up for his humiliating defeat in Friday the 13th trivia round 2! If you are interested in indie filmmaking, and/or Friday the 13th, this is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.
Join Matt and Joe as they welcome their guest, Friday the 13th super fan, Marc Pyskaty! Yes, that's right, Cinescare 3D! Sit back and enjoy the show as the boys talk all things Friday the 13th on our 13th episode. Wake the kids and phone the neighbors! This is one episode no true horror fan will want to miss.
Wake the kids and phone the neighbors! Matt and Joe discuss all things related to The Shining. From Stephen King's fantastic book and preferred TV version, to Stanley Kubrick's theatrical masterpiece, and Mike Flanagan's semi-sequel, Doctor Sleep—and so much more. Plus, a thematically appropriate ghost story!
Matt and Joe give their picks for the perfect horror movies for a scary slumber party. Plus, the legend of the Hickory slave house in southern Illinois!
Matt and Joe critique movies from each other's top 10 lists of 2020 horror, including The Dark and the Wicked, Becky, Alone, Books of Blood, His House, and Drive-in Massacre. Plus, a scary Portland legend comes to life!
Matt and Joe talk about TV and movies, like Netflix's new documentary series The Night Stalker and more. Plus, we end things with the Chicago ghostly legend of Resurrection Mary!
Matt and Joe give you their lists for the 10 best horror movies of 2020. And of course, we end things with a creepy ghost story. Welcome to 2021!
Matt and Joe talk horror movies with actor, writer, singer Zarah Mahler, star of last Summer's box office champ, The Wretched!
Tis the season! For Matt and Joe to talk about Christmas horror movies! Plus, a creepy town legend from the charming village of Leclaire, Iowa!
Producer/actor/writer/critic James Oster joins Matt and Joe to talk about his fascinating career, including his new show Sounds Scary now available on Amazon Prime and Vidi Space. We also discuss movies we've watched and cap things off with a pair of chilling ghost stories. Wake the kids and phone the neighbors!
This week, Matt and Joe talk about movies they've watched, highlighting the new horror release The Dark and the Wicked! Plus, a couple spine-tingling ghost stories, including a listener submission about a camping trip that descended into a nightmare of sleep paralysis!
In our Halloween episode, Matt and Joe continue through their Shocktober viewings, finding a few gems along the way. We close things with a listener's creepy ghost story that will surely set your goosebumps rising! Happy Halloween!
Matt and Joe talk about the Shocktober challenge films they've watched this week. They also announce a new listener participation project. Send us your personal ghost encounters and we might read them on an upcoming episode!
It's our first episode, kids! We'll talk about our favorite horror movies and what we've been watching this Shocktober.